A Hidden Panic Button Can Protect Employees Who Work Late At Night

It's a different world for
people who work nights, when everyone else is home, asleep, or
out socializing. Most businesses are locked up and shuttered,
which means night workers and employees working late are
vulnerable in ways we normally don't have to think about.

But what many people don't know is that these late-workers might
have a hidden panic button.

Video assist technology from companies like Tyco Integrated Security lets
employees press a button feeding directly to a professional who's
always on call. The security operator can communicate on any
issue via two-way audio, and can also let an intruder know
they're being watched and recorded. If necessary, they can call
law enforcement. Tyco's video record-keeping can also be
effective when it comes to criminal prosecution.

As this video explains,
managed security services can keep employees safe in a wide
variety of ways. Some features for Tyco's video assist include:

Two-way video
and audio contact available at all times.

A simple
installation process that takes advantage of the existing
surveillance system.

Effective
video record-keeping that can aid in the prosecution of
offenders.

A visual
deterrent to potential burglars and vandals.

Working nights isn't for
everyone. But for employees stuck in the office, or those whose
workday doesn't start until the sun goes down, it helps to know
that there's someone out there keeping an eye on things — even
when the rest of the world is asleep.